Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Operation Chakra Brings 193 Arrests in North Delhi Crackdown
Delhi Police carried out a special 72-hour operation called Operation Chakra.
It took place from August 24 to 27 in North Delhi.
Police checked, patrolled and searched different areas.
They were looking for illegal alcohol, drugs, weapons and gambling.
In total, 193 people were arrested and 154 cases were registered.
Police seized more than 10,000 bottles of illicit liquor.
They also recovered drugs, knives, pistols, ammunition and gambling money.
Four stolen two-wheelers were recovered as well.
Officials said further action was underway.
Delhi Police arrested 193 people and registered 154 cases during a 72-hour Operation Chakra crackdown.
The operation ran from August 24 to 27 in North Delhi and targeted illicit liquor, drugs, illegal arms and gambling.
Police arrested 63 people under the Excise Act and seized 10,122 liquor bottles and a car.
NDPS cases resulted in 21 arrests, while police recovered ganja, heroin, charas, buprenorphine tablets and Avil injections.
Police also arrested 22 people under the Arms Act, 87 in gambling cases and recovered four stolen two-wheelers.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested 193 people and registered 154 cases.
- What
- Operation Chakra was a crackdown on illicit liquor, drugs, illegal arms, gambling and other criminal activity.
- When
- The operation took place over 72 hours from August 24 to 27.
- Where
- North Delhi, India.
- Why
- Police said the operation focused on organised crime, drugs, excise violations and gambling.
- Arrests
- 193 people
- Cases registered
- 154 cases, including 50 under the Gambling Act
- Operation period
- August 24 to 27; 72 hours
- Illicit liquor
- 10,122 bottles and one car seized; 63 arrests under the Excise Act
- Drug seizures
- 1.975 kg of ganja, 39.2 grams of heroin, 544 grams of charas, 240 buprenorphine tablets and 500 Avil injections
- Weapons seizures
- 22 knives, three country-made pistols and two live cartridges
- Gambling seizures
- ₹1.69 lakh, two mobile phones and playing cards
- Stolen vehicles recovered
- Four two-wheelers
